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The Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation in Dallas Texas was created in 1999 to assist the first responder community financially if they suffered injury, illness or death. Now the ATO is providing a stage to hear their incredible stories so we can learn, heal and honor those who served before and after us. Take a journey with the ATO hosts as we provide the loyal listener a peek behind the curtain of the very complex and trauma filled first responder world. Contact us at atobridging@gmail.com Instagram: ato_bridging_divide ATODALLAS.org #Dallas #Texascrime #firstresponders #mentalhealth #policestories #firefighters #firstresponderpodcast #wellness #police #policepodcasts #coplife #policecriticalincidents #truecrime #policedetectives #SWAT #DallasSWAT #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #crime #murder #truecrimefan #truepolicestories #podcasts #investigations #murdercase #activeshooter #detective #dallaspolice
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
“Wonder Woman”
This episode is dedicated to Dallas Dart Officer Brent Thompson who tragically gave the ultimate sacrifice on 7/7/2016. Misty McBride’s story is one of true grit and determination to stay alive. Misty was shot several times on 7/7/2016 as she ran towards the X. She gives her first hand account of her experience that night, losing a dear friend, and the long road to recovery she faced.
Hosts are Joe King, Misty Vancuren, Josh Hertel and special cohost Detective Kristen King.
Phrase used:
"As she ran towards the X" refers to Officer Mcbride running towards the line of fire during this gun battle on 7/7/2016.
In law enforcement and military this is a common phrase that is used to describe the actions in that you are behind the action/reaction power curve and reacting to a clear and present danger.
Also means that you have relinquished the tactical initiative to your adversaries.
Dart Officer Brent Thompson End of Watch: 7/7/16
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